Restaurants · head to head
Lavu vs Slice
Slice
Restaurants
Online ordering, POS and group purchasing built only for independent pizzerias
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Lavu iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative; Slice the platform sells only to pizzerias, so a group that adds a second concept has to run a separate ordering stack for it.
- They diverge on capability: Lavu covers iPad POS, Slice covers Flat fee per order.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Lavu and Slice actually diverge.
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Restaurants).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Lavu
- iPad POS
- Split checks
- Tab management
- Happy hour pricing
- Inventory tracking
- Kitchen display
- QuickBooks
- Xero
Only in Slice
- Flat fee per order
- Branded ordering site and app
- Slice Register
- Slice Ingredients
- Delivery dispatch
- Marketing tools
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Lavu
- Point of Salenot Slice
- Order Managementnot Slice
- Inventory Controlnot Slice
- Staff Schedulingnot Slice
Slice
- An independent pizzeria that wants online ordering without paying a percentage commission on every large family ordernot Lavu
- A shop whose packaging and cheese costs are high enough that group purchasing pays for the platform on its ownnot Lavu
- A two location pizzeria replacing an ageing legacy terminal with a POS that understands half and half toppingsnot Lavu
- An owner with no marketing staff who needs a customer list and repeat order campaigns run for themnot Lavu
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Lavu
- iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows alternative
- Hardware costs are significant with devices starting at $700
- Limited offline functionality compared to some competitors
Slice
- The platform sells only to pizzerias, so a group that adds a second concept has to run a separate ordering stack for it.
- The consumer marketplace lists nearby competitors alongside you, and the flat order fee is charged even on repeat customers you introduced yourself, so you pay indefinitely for demand you already own.
- Slice Register is a much younger product than general purpose restaurant POS software and its reporting, inventory and multi location features are thinner than what an established POS offers.
- Delivery fulfilled through third party fleets is billed per delivery on top of the order fee, so the true cost per delivered order is well above the headline flat fee.
- Group purchasing savings depend on switching or supplementing your existing distributor and meeting order minimums, which small shops with limited storage often cannot do.
Pricing, plan by plan
Lavu
$99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Lavu review.
Slice
On request- Slice Ordering$undefined/year
- Flat fee charged per order rather than a percentage of the ticket
- Branded ordering site and marketplace listing included
- Delivery dispatch billed separately per delivery
- Slice Register$undefined/year
- POS hardware and software bundle for pizzerias
- Card processing quoted with the hardware
- Register pricing differs from ordering only accounts
Which should you pick?
Choose Slice if
- You need flat fee per order.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want branded ordering site and app.
Questions people ask
- Is Lavu or Slice better?
- Neither clearly leads. Lavu starts at $99/month and Slice at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Lavu or Slice?
- Lavu starts at $99/month and Slice at On request.
- Does Lavu or Slice run on more platforms?
- Lavu runs on iPad. Slice runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- What is Lavu best used for?
- Lavu is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling. Of those, point of sale and order management are not what Slice is typically brought in for.
- What can Lavu do that Slice cannot?
- Lavu covers iPad POS, Split checks, Tab management, Happy hour pricing. Slice covers Flat fee per order, Branded ordering site and app, Slice Register, Slice Ingredients.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Lavu: What devices does Lavu support?
Lavu is iPad-based and works with iPad Pro, Air, and Mini models. It is compatible with peripherals from Ingenico, Magtek, and supports various receipt printers, cash drawers, and barcode scanners.
SourceSlice: Does Slice take a commission on orders?
No. It charges a flat amount per order, so the fee does not rise with ticket size. Delivery, if you use the Slice driver network, is billed separately per delivery.
Lavu: Does Lavu offer financing for hardware?
Yes. Lavu offers 0% no-interest financing on hardware for 3-year contracts, and supports both 1-year and 3-year contract terms.
SourceSlice: Do I have to use Slice Register to get online ordering?
No. Ordering works alongside most common POS systems, and many shops take Slice orders on a tablet without any POS integration at all.
Lavu: What is Lavu's pricing range?
Lavu monthly POS software costs range from $99 to $279 per month, with hardware starting at $700 and up to $1,500 for full systems.
SourceSlice: Will customers know they are ordering from my pizzeria or from Slice?
Both happen. Orders placed on your branded site look like yours; orders placed in the Slice app come from a marketplace where your listing sits beside other pizzerias.
Slice: Is it available outside the United States?
No. Slice operates in the United States only.
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